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Open cluster in the constellation Dorado

NGC 1984

NGC 1984
All data from the card 6
Right ascension
05h 27m 40.9s
Declination
−69° 08′ 04″
Apparent magnitude (V)
9.99
Apparent dimensions (V)
1.50 x 1.20
Other designations
ESO 56-SC132, GC 1187, h 2882
Constellation
Dorado

NGC 1984 (also known as ESO 56-SC132) is an open cluster associated with an emission nebula, it is located in the constellation Dorado in the Large Magellanic Cloud. It was discovered by John Herschel on 16 December 1835. The apparent magnitude is 9.9 and its size is 1.50 by 1.20 arc minutes.

NGC 1984 contains a star called NGC 1984-16 which is at these co-ordinates 05 27 41.0 -69 08 06.

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